Interest Capitalized	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Interest Capitalized
Interest Capitalized	Interest CapitalizedThe Company capitalizes interest during the development and redevelopment of real estate assets. Capitalized interest associated with the Company's development or redevelopment activities totaled $8,799,000 and $11,498,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Information about the amount of total interest cost capitalized in conjunction with assets that are being constructed for sale or lease during the periods presented.

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